Fireflies (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, Fireflies is a drama film directed by Prakash Deka, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Jahnu lives in a remote village by the banks of the river Brahmmaputra in in Assam, Northeast India. The villagers mock him for the femininity that he proudly wears on his body. Jahnu dreams of getting an operation and becoming a woman. Jahnu's sister, Jumu, who has decided to never come out as a queer woman to protect her parent's reputation in the village, worries that Jahnu might also have to live a painful life like her, although both the siblings have never spoken about their struggles aloud. Jahnu and Jumu's elder brother, Baba is extremely unhappy about his gender nonconformist siblings who he thinks have made their family dishonorable in the village. Jahnu's life takes a drastic turn when his romantic relationship with Palash catches attention of the villagers. With Palash refusing to acknowledge the relationship, Jahnu has to decide if he would continue living a life hiding himself or let himself walk forth with his truth.
Who’s in it. Fireflies stars Pranami Bora and Banjamin Daimary.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from MovieSaints. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fireflies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fireflies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fireflies (2019)?
- In GB, Fireflies is available to rent or buy from MovieSaints. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Fireflies?
- Fireflies stars Pranami Bora and Banjamin Daimary.
- When was Fireflies released?
- Fireflies was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.